Ireland U20

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James Bollard (Dublin University / Leinster)
Kelvin Brown (Shannon / Munster)
Peter Claffey (Galwegians / Leinster)
Will Connors (UCD / Leinster)
Max Deegan (Lansdowne / Leinster)
Shane Fenton (Young Munster / Munster)
John Foley (Shannon / Shannon)
Cillian Gallagher (Sligo RFC / Connacht)
Greg Jones (UCD / Leinster)
Conor Kenny (Buccaneers / Connacht)
Adam McBurney (Ballymena / Ulster)
Sean O'Connor (Cashel / Munster)
Conan O'Donnell (Sligo / Connacht)
Andrew Porter (UCD / Leinster)
James Ryan (Lansdowne / Leinster)
Dan Walsh (Cork Con / Munster)

Backs:
Matthew Byrne (Terenure / Leinster)
Brett Connon (Newcastle Falcons / Exlies)
Shane Daly (Cork Con / Munster)
Hugo Keenan (UCD / Leinster)
Terry Kennedy (St. Mary's / Leinster)
Stephen Kerins (Sligo / Connacht)
Paul Kiernan (UCC / Leinster)
Robert Lyttle (Queen's University / Ulster)
Johnny McPhillips (Queen's University / Ulster)
Conor O'Brien (Clontarf / Leinster)
Jimmy O'Brien (UCD / Leinster)
John Poland (Cork Con / Munster)
Jack Power (UCD / Leinster)
Jacob Stockdale (Belfast Harlequins / Ulster)

mikey_dragon wrote:Ireland looked unfit against Wales, something must not be right. In order for us two to be any good at this level we need players with exposure to Pro12 rugby. This doesn't seem to be the case in England or France who can somehow put out inexperienced teams and still be competitive.

The system in Ireland is they wait until the players have finished school to really work on physical development. In countries like England and France they're probably a little further along that path.
But it wasn't just fitness with this side. They make a lot of mistakes.


[quote=whocares]James Ryan looks like having everything to become a great lock though. Not sure if it's fitness or mental weakness but Ireland pretty much gave up in the 2nd half.[/quote]


Yeah I've heard about Ryan for a few years. Looks a great athlete alright and excellent hands too.
The French blond sub hooker had some impact on the game. He won about 4 turnovers in 25 minutes!

Round 3! Could be a long evening for the lads if they perform like last time. On tonight on sky

Ireland U20 side v England U20, Kingston Park, Newcastle, Friday, 26th February, KO 6.05pm

15. Jack Power (UCD / Leinster)
14. Hugo Keenan (UCD / Leinster)
13. Shane Daly (Cork Con / Munster)
12. Jimmy O'Brien (UCD / Leinster)
11. Conor O'Brien (Clontarf / Leinster)
10. Johnny McPhillips (QUB / Ulster)
9. Stephen Kerins (Sligo / Connacht)
1. Andrew Porter (UCD / Leinster)
2. Adam McBurney (Ballymena / Ulster)
3. Conán O'Donnell (Sligo / Connacht)
4. Peter Claffey (Galwegians / Connacht)
5. James Ryan (Lansdowne / Leinster) Captain
6. Cillian Gallagher (Sligo / Connacht)
7. Will Connors (UCD / Leinster)
8. Greg Jones (UCD / Leinster)*

Replacements

16. Shane Fenton (Young Munster / Munster)
17. James Bollard (Dublin University / Leinster)
18. Ben Betts (Munster / Young Munster)*
19. Sean O'Connor (Cashel / Munster)
20. Kelvin Brown (Shannon / Munster)
21. John Poland (Cork Con / Munster)
22. Brett Connon (Newcastle Falcons)
23. Matthew Byrne (Terenure / Leinster)

*Denotes Uncapped at this level

Beating England. England player just red carded with minutes to go.

Good comeback.

Ireland missed a few kicks at goal to.

Great win deserved too although England can feel hard done by with the disallowed try.

James Ryan motm.

Good second half. Ryan looks handy

Ireland U20 [v Italy]:
Brett Connon [Newcastle Falcons],
Hugo Keenan (UCD / Leinster), Shane Daly [Cork Con / Munster], Conor O'Brien [Clontarf / Leinster], Jacob Stockdale [Belfast Harlequins / Ulster],
Johnny McPhillips [Queens University / Ulster], Stephen Kerins [Sligo / Connacht];
Andrew Porter [UCD / Leinster], Adam McBurney [Ballymena / Ulster], Conán O'Donnell [Sligo / Connacht],
Peter Claffey [Galwegians / Connacht], James Ryan [Lansdowne / Leinster],
Cillian Gallagher [Sligo / Connacht], Will Connors [UCD / Leinster], Greg Jones [UCD / Leinster]

Replacements:
Hugo Kean [St Mary's / Leinster]*, James Bollard [Dublin University / Leinster], Ben Betts [Munster / Young Munster]*, Sean O'Connor [Cashel / Munster], Max Deegan [Lansdowne / Leinster], John Poland [Cork Con / Munster], Paul Kiernan [UCC / Munster]*, Terry Kennedy [St Mary's / Leinster]


Jacob Stockdale comes in on the wing.
Hugo Kean, Paul Kiernan and Ben Betts are in line to win their first cap.

I think it is a good thing that Stockdale is back with the U20s. I think he has looked a little out of his depth in his appearances for Ulster, but at only 19 I hope that he can build on these experiences and improve. I'm sure that he will.

Rory_Gallagher wrote:I think it is a good thing that Stockdale is back with the U20s. I think he has looked a little out of his depth in his appearances for Ulster, but at only 19 I hope that he can build on these experiences and improve. I'm sure that he will.

He showed good glimpses going forward but looked very timid when trying to tackle. Probably not mentally ready for the step up yet.

Rory_Gallagher wrote:I think it is a good thing that Stockdale is back with the U20s. I think he has looked a little out of his depth in his appearances for Ulster, but at only 19 I hope that he can build on these experiences and improve. I'm sure that he will.

He had an off night last night. To put it mildly.